I'm noticing that my upper abdomen is often bulged, and I consistently feel a sense of heaviness and bloating. I had some digestion problems when I was younger. Do you think these could be related, and what might be causing this discomfort?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

General Practitioner

MBBS
2+ Yrs

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yes

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Answered 04/07/2025

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